Skincare myths: If it's good enough to eat it's good enough for your skin

Are natural skin care products really worth the hype? (Photo: iStock)

Natural skin care alternatives have been growing in popularity. Our grandparents, great grandparents and older generations heavily relied on nature to have glowing skin and now the demand for those traditional remedies is coming back.

Part of the reason why this shift is happening is that we are becoming more aware of the risks associated with chemicals found in the products we use. And in fact, more people are deciding to ditch all chemicals in their beauty regimens for herbs, spices, fruits, grains and everything that grows naturally.